Local militia forces have helped prune trees, clear roads, and clean up schools to help quickly resume daily life.
After typhoon Yagi or Storm No. 3 swept away, the Hanoi Capital Command swiftly reviewed and implemented disaster response plans, deploying thousands of officers and soldiers to ensure public safety and assist in recovery efforts.
Soldiers in Dong Da District, Hanoi help clear roads. Photo: The Hanoi Times |
On September 7, as the typhoon weakened, the Command sent 579 officers to help local authorities and residents deal with the storm's aftermath in eight districts: Cau Giay, Dong Da, Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung, Hoang Mai, Ha Dong, My Duc, and Son Tay Town. They coordinated military forces, monitored local conditions, and provided timely support.
Militia forces were mobilized to clear roads, while on September 8, nearly 600 soldiers, 80 vehicles, and local teams pruned 93,000 trees. Over 2,400 personnel also addressed localized flooding, using 323 vehicles and 139 pumps.
Soldiers of Division 371 help residents on their rice field after the storm. Photo: Tran Thu |
Earlier, 400 soldiers were dispatched to assist eight districts with tree clearance. The Command has also relocated 249 households from dangerous areas and continues to aid families and local authorities in recovery efforts.
In Soc Son and Thach That districts, hundreds of soldiers helped clear trees and restore schools. In Dong Da, 402 incidents, including fallen trees and damaged classrooms, were addressed by military teams.
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